The Co-Creator of Call of Duty, Dies in a California Car Crash

The developer in a recent photo
Vince Zampella in July 2025

The visionary game developer, who helped create the immensely successful video game Call of Duty, has died in a vehicle crash in California he was 55 years old.

His passing was verified by Electronic Arts, the parent company of Respawn Entertainment, the development studio he co-founded.

The celebrated game designer died after his vehicle was involved in a crash and was engulfed in flames on a highway in the Los Angeles area on Sunday morning, as reported by.

"This represents a heartbreaking loss, and our hearts are with his family and friends, his family, and the countless individuals inspired by his work," an official with Electronic Arts said.
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